Breast the wave, Christian
Breast the wave, Christian,
when it is strongest;
watch for day, Christian,
when the night's longest;
onward and upward still
be thine endeavor;
the rest that remaineth
will be for ever.
Fight the fight, Christian,
Jesus is o'er thee;
run the race, Christian,
heaven is before thee;
he who hath promised
faltereth never;
the love of eternity
flows on for ever.
Lift thine eye, Christian,
just as it closeth;
raise thy heart, Christian,
ere it reposeth;
thee from the love of Christ
nothing shall sever;
and when thy work is done,
praise him for ever.
Words: Joseph Stammers, 1830
Music: Fortitude
Meter: 55 55 65 65
Website compiled by Steve Benner, 1999-2003.